Drought conditions developed over south-central and southeast Wisconsin in July, 2005, after the weather pattern turned quiet in mid and late June, 2005.  The drought classification for south-central and southeast Wisconsin worsened from D0 at the start of the month to severe drought (D2) on July 19, with the exception of the southeast corner consisting of Walworth, Racine, and Kenosha counties.  The drought in these three counties worsened to extreme (D3) on July 19th.  The drought was preceded by a long period of below-normal precipitation extending back to March, 2005.  Milwaukee General Mitchell International Airport (Milwaukee Co.) reported a 6.99 inch deficit from the beginning of March through the end of July.  Madison's Truax Field (Dane Co.) reported a 4.08 inch deficit.  although it was too early to determine, widespread crop losses were expected, with the worst in the southeast corner of the state.  Anu monetary losses due to this drought will be indicated in the last drought event entry for this current drought, whenever that may be.  A severe drought means crop or pasture losses are likely, fire risk is very high, and water shortages are common.  An extreme drought means major crop or pasture losses is likely, fire risk is extremely high, and widespread water shortages may be common.

Drought in DODGE, WISCONSIN
From 01-JUL-05 08:00:00 to 31-JUL-05 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: OTHER FEDERAL AGENCY

Drought in WALWORTH, WISCONSIN
From 01-JUL-05 08:00:00 to 31-JUL-05 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: OTHER FEDERAL AGENCY

Drought in LAFAYETTE, WISCONSIN
From 01-JUL-05 08:00:00 to 31-JUL-05 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: OTHER FEDERAL AGENCY

Drought in MARQUETTE, WISCONSIN
From 01-JUL-05 08:00:00 to 31-JUL-05 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: OTHER FEDERAL AGENCY

Drought in MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN
From 01-JUL-05 08:00:00 to 31-JUL-05 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: OTHER FEDERAL AGENCY

Drought in KENOSHA, WISCONSIN
From 01-JUL-05 08:00:00 to 31-JUL-05 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: OTHER FEDERAL AGENCY

Drought in WAUKESHA, WISCONSIN
From 01-JUL-05 08:00:00 to 31-JUL-05 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: OTHER FEDERAL AGENCY

Drought in COLUMBIA, WISCONSIN
From 01-JUL-05 08:00:00 to 31-JUL-05 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: OTHER FEDERAL AGENCY

Drought in IOWA, WISCONSIN
From 01-JUL-05 08:00:00 to 31-JUL-05 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: OTHER FEDERAL AGENCY

Drought in JEFFERSON, WISCONSIN
From 01-JUL-05 08:00:00 to 31-JUL-05 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: OTHER FEDERAL AGENCY

Drought in DANE, WISCONSIN
From 01-JUL-05 08:00:00 to 31-JUL-05 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: OTHER FEDERAL AGENCY

Drought in OZAUKEE, WISCONSIN
From 01-JUL-05 08:00:00 to 31-JUL-05 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: OTHER FEDERAL AGENCY

Drought in RACINE, WISCONSIN
From 01-JUL-05 08:00:00 to 31-JUL-05 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: OTHER FEDERAL AGENCY

Drought in SHEBOYGAN, WISCONSIN
From 01-JUL-05 08:00:00 to 31-JUL-05 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: OTHER FEDERAL AGENCY

Drought in GREEN, WISCONSIN
From 01-JUL-05 08:00:00 to 31-JUL-05 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: OTHER FEDERAL AGENCY

Drought in GREEN LAKE, WISCONSIN
From 01-JUL-05 08:00:00 to 31-JUL-05 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: OTHER FEDERAL AGENCY

Drought in FOND DU LAC, WISCONSIN
From 01-JUL-05 08:00:00 to 31-JUL-05 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: OTHER FEDERAL AGENCY

Drought in SAUK, WISCONSIN
From 01-JUL-05 08:00:00 to 31-JUL-05 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: OTHER FEDERAL AGENCY

Drought in ROCK, WISCONSIN
From 01-JUL-05 08:00:00 to 31-JUL-05 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: OTHER FEDERAL AGENCY

Drought in WASHINGTON, WISCONSIN
From 01-JUL-05 08:00:00 to 31-JUL-05 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: OTHER FEDERAL AGENCY